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Network security threats solved by risk management: John Pironti explains
Network security threats abound, and news of data breaches are constantly made public. Are information security professionals doing something wrong? Where are enterprises most vulnerable? And what can network pros do to keep a company more secure? in... Interview
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Profiling -- and protecting against -- network problem users: The Internet Novice
With this first entry in a new series about network problem users, SearchNetworking.com looks at the Internet Novice. Though well-meaning, Internet novices can pose a significant threat to the corporate network. Education and smart policies can mitig... Article
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Where can I find Puneet Mehta's most recent network security advice?
To view network security expert Puneet Mehta's latest advice, see his Public Profile on the IT Knowledge Exchange: http://itknowledgeexchange.techtarget.com/profile/Puneet/ Ask the Expert
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How does a firewall work?
A firewall is a set of related programs, located at a network gateway server, that protects the resources of a private network from users from other networks. An enterprise with an intranet that allows its workers access to the wider Internet install... Crash Course
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Physical network security key to fighting low-tech threats
Even if a company buys the latest security products and adheres to data security standards, IT professionals must also consider physical network security to close off avenues of potential data leakage. Think outside the box of the standard network se... Article
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Why are TCP/IP networks considered unsecured?
Learn why TCP/IP networks are considered unsecured from our networking security expert, Michael Gregg. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshooting networks: Can vendor software self-install firewalls?
Can firewalls block the use of a shared folder after the installation of a router? Our network security expert troubleshoots this wireless connection problem using these steps. Ask the Expert
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Using OpenSSH for secure network tunnels on Linux
SSH is secure enough to be used across nonsecure private and public Internets. Learn the basics of SSH execution and how to implement and optimize SSH tunnels with Linux. SSH tunneling features allow remote traffic to be sent through the tunnel, expa... Tip
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New PCI compliance rules ban WEP, tighten wireless LAN security
This year's PCI compliance update puts the focus on pesky WEP access points and tightens some unclear language about wireless LAN. Not paying close attention to the details, however, could land retailers in hot water. Article
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How do VPN concentrators and network access servers (NAS) differ?
Find out if there's a difference between a virtual private network (VPN) concentrator and a network access server (NAS) in this explanation from our network security expert, Puneet Mehta. Ask the Expert